Jazz Legend Chico Hamilton Dead @ 92 “I’m happy to say that I’m able to find people wherever I go that are not black, not white- they’re just human beings. I don’t dig staying in one groove. At this stage of my life, I’ve dedicated myself to playing what I want …

One of the first major jazz flutists, Frank Wess has also been a top Lester Young-influenced tenorman, an expert first altoist, and an occasional composer/arranger — certainly a valuable man to have around. Early on he toured with Blanche Calloway, served in the military, and had stints with Billy Eckstine …

When Gloria Lynne was growing up in Harlem, like so many of her peers, life revolved around music. The icons—Sarah Vaughan, Carmen Mc Fitzgerald—were the revered singers of the time and were Gloria’s idols. Lynne began singing as a very small child in the local Mother African Methodist Episcopal Zion …

Detroit native, Jacques Lesure has played with music’s finest from Oscar Brown Jr. to Wynton Marsalis. For the last 10 years, he has resided in Los Angeles and has been an ambassador of the East Coast Jazz sound through his performances and educational endeavors. With the influence of all the …

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Detroit native, Jacques Lesure has been in the business for 30 years. He has played with music’s finest from Oscar Brown Jr. to Wynton Marsalis. For the last 10 years, he has resided in Los Angeles and has been an ambassador of the East Coast Jazz sound through his performances …

Thank you Marian for being the best friend Jazz ever had – Frank Moten Marian McPartland (Margaret Marian Turner). Born in Slough, England near Windsor, March 20, 1918, came from a family of musicians, including a great-uncle, Sir Frederick Dyson (Mayor of the City of Windsor), who played cello. McPartland …

One of the most valued of all hard bop accompanists, Cedar Walton is a versatile pianist whose funky touch and cogent melodic sense have graced the recordings of many of jazz’s greatest players. He is also one of the music’s more underrated composers; although he has always been a first-rate …

www.thankyoules.com Thank You Les, a 21-track recording and feature-length documentary tribute to guitar icon and inventor, Les Paul, garners three awards at the 12th Annual Independent Music Awards (IMAs). Thank You Les has earned the titles of “Best Tribute Album” and “Best Long Form Video” in the artist and industry …

With his great ballooning cheeks and trademark trumpet’s bell upturned at a 45-degree angle, Dizzy Gillespie easily has the most recognizable face in jazz. He is also easily one of the most influential figures in that most American of musical forms, having first revolutionized jazz in the 40s by being …

“Winner-Best Jazz Band 2011” NE Urban Music Awards Named one of Exhale Magazine.com’s “Women Who Rock Boston” 2012 Debut album “HoneyWine” on Amazon.com’s “Top 100 Neo-Soul” mp3 Downloads. Video of “Natural” chosen by SoulTracks.com for their “First Look” series The Harlem-based Rajdulari inspires an engaging listening experience for music lovers. …

Boston, MA – Spanish superstar Alejandro Sanz will receive an honorary doctor of music degree from Berklee at a career-spanning concert performed by Berklee students on November 6, 2013. Sanz, who has won a total of 16 Latin Grammy Awards and three Grammy Awards, is being recognized for his achievements and influence …

The news came via notification from Ron Brewington, Motown Alumni Association (MAA). He was informed of George’s passing from former Supremes member Scherrie Payne in the note below. ——- I just received the devastating and sad news that the great musician, George Duke, passed away this evening at St. John’s …

Skip Bolen, jazz photographer, was awarded the 2013 Jazz Photo of the Year on Wednesday (19 June), the Jazz Journalists Association announced the 2013 JJA Awards for Journalism and Media at the Blue Note Jazz Club in NYC. It was a B+W photo of Lionel Ferbos that was from 06 …